The New TLDs are here – almost!
We've talked about ICANN's new TLD project on and off over the last couple of years. A TLD [...]
Rebooting Whois
As regular readers probably know, I spend quite a bit of my time working on Internet policy related [...]
New Domain Registration Agreement Recognises Local Law and Privacy
I've spoken about the RAA (Registrar Accreditation Agreement) in the past. I haven't always been too positive about [...]
We’re Off To ICANN 46 Beijing
Starting this weekend is the 46th ICANN public meeting. We'll be attending, as usual, and I'll be doing [...]
ICANN Pulls The Trigger on RAA Prematurely
Blacknight are an ICANN accredited domain registrar. We're the only Irish company to have ever been accredited by [...]
Blacknight Urges ICANN to Reconsider “Closed Generic” TLDs
We've posted about "closed generics" a few times in the past. What are they? Basically they're applications for [...]
ICANN Should Clarify Position On Key Word New TLDs
Back in September a number of domain name industry leaders, including ourselves, wrote to ICANN to express our [...]
Letter to ICANN: Clarifications On Non-Trademarked Generic Keyword TLD Are Needed
Earlier this week a group of domain name industry leaders sent a letter to ICANN about the handling [...]
Amsterdam, Registrars, Registries, Van Gogh and More
Tomorrow morning I'm heading off to Amsterdam. I wish it was just to enjoy the city, to soak [...]
Irish Domain Registrar evaluates which new TLDs will first be available for their customers
Earlier this week ICANN held a lottery or draw to help determine the prioritisation of new TLD applications [...]
Press Release: Michele Neylon of Blacknight Elected Secretary of ICANN Registrar Stakeholder Group
Most of the press releases we put out are about general company news or events and things that [...]
ICANN Toronto Quick Preview
We'll be attending the ICANN meeting in Toronto next week. It's the 3rd ICANN public meeting this year [...]